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The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Select subjective or objective for the findings below.

Pulse 68 bpm

7 x 4 cm scar on the left lower abdomen.

Blood pressure 148/92

History of allergies

Last menstrual period

Shortness of breath

Pain 8/10

Brawny edema in lower extremities.

Temperature 101 SF

Use of medications at home

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Subjective data are based on what the patient reports. These include personal history and symptoms (e.g., allergies, menstrual period, pain level, and medication use).

Objective data are measurable facts that are observed or measured by the nurse, such as vital signs, physical findings (e.g., scars, edema), and lab results (e.g., temperature, blood pressure).

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A score of 24 would indicate a fully alert and responsive patient. The Glasgow Coma Scale ranges from 3 (deep coma) to 15 (fully awake).
B. A score of 12 indicates a moderate level of consciousness, not a coma.
C. A score of 15 indicates that the patient is fully conscious and alert.
D. A score of 6 indicates a coma and represents a very low level of consciousness, with minimal responses to stimuli.

A. Basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movements B. Hypothalamus controls temperature and regulates sleep C. Temporal lobe controls sensations and visual reception D. Cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The basal ganglia play a crucial role in initiating and coordinating voluntary movements, and their dysfunction is associated with disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
B. The hypothalamus does regulate temperature and sleep, but it also regulates other critical functions like hunger, thirst, and hormone release, making this statement incomplete.
C. The parietal lobe primarily handles sensations and the occipital lobe is mainly involved in visual reception.
D. The cerebellum primarily manages coordination and balance. Speech and emotional regulation are functions of other parts of the brain, such as the frontal and temporal lobes.

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